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Junior Camp Counselor - Hi Rock

YMCA

Mount Washington, MA

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

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Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

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Job description

The Overnight Camp Junior Counselor aids in supervising and effectively leading a group of campers in a resident camp setting. The Overnight Camp Junior Counselor maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe conditions in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. This results in a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined. Overnight Junior Camp Counselors may be asked to work in resident camp and/or day camp depending on camp needs.

Essential Functions:

  • Demonstrate the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in relationships with colleagues, members, volunteers, vendors, and guests
  • Build positive, nurturing relationships with children while fostering cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers
  • Promote and support the potential of all youth and facilitate peer-to-peer connections as part of the camp experience
  • Respond to and provide opportunities for discussion of individual or group concerns
  • Assist each camper in achieving personal goals and camp-established development goals
  • Follow established procedures for supervising camper health and enforcing all safety regulations
  • Supervise all aspects of the camper's day, including wake-up, Cabin/Unit Kapers, meals, siesta, evening activities, bedtime, overnights, and after-hours duty as assigned
  • Plan and lead a nightly Cabin Chat for campers
  • Instruct campers in emergency procedures, including fire, severe weather, Lost Camper, and Tag Calls
  • Teach and assist during Coaching Periods as assigned
  • Serve as a Lifeguard or Lookout at the waterfront as assigned
  • Participate in Weekend Programs, Unit On Duty, and other assigned events
  • Actively participate in staff training, meetings, and supervisory conferences
  • Follow all camp procedures and guidelines, including health and safety, camper supervision, drop-off/pick-up, attendance, forms, reports, and staff expectations in compliance with YMCA, licensing, and state health regulations
  • Communicate professionally and in a timely manner with staff, campers, and parents to support a positive experience
  • Perform other duties as assigned

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